MSI A78M-E45 (MS-7721)

Performance Results

Benchmarks - missing SSD
Gaming
Gaming 10%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 64%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (56th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 44 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith a good single core score, this CPU can easily handle the majority of general computing tasks. Despite its good single core score this processor isn't appropriate for workstation use due to its relatively weak multi-core performance. Finally, with a gaming score of 59.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics34.3% is a below average 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle older games but it will struggle to render recent games at resolutions greater than 1080p. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot DriveThe boot partition is located on a mechanical or hybrid drive. Moving the system to an SSD will yield far faster boot times, better system responsiveness and faster application load times.
Memory4GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and although it's sufficient for most games, some will benefit from up to 8GB of RAM. 4GB is also enough for modest file and system caches which allow for a responsive system.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Very high background CPU (41%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
SystemMSI MS-7721
MotherboardMSI A78M-E45 (MS-7721)  (all builds)
Memory1.2 GB free of 4 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20131206
Uptime11.2 Days
Run DateAug 17 '18 at 01:19
Run Duration127 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU 41%

 PC Performing as expected (56th percentile)

Actual performance vs. expectations. The graphs show user score (x) vs user score frequency (y).

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD A8-6600K APU-$88
P0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.9 GHz, turbo 4.1 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (94th percentile)
59.1% Above average
Memory 81.9
1-Core 71
2-Core 132
58% 95.1 Pts
4-Core 214
8-Core 205
28% 210 Pts
64-Core 215
13% 215 Pts
Poor: 36%
This bench: 59.1%
Great: 60%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
Nvidia GTX 770-$279
Nvidia(10DE 1033) 2GB
CLim: 1202 MHz, MLim: 1752 MHz, Ram: 2GB, Driver: 388.13
Performing below potential (62nd percentile) - GPU OC Guide
34.3% Below average
Lighting 40.9
Reflection 37.3
Parallax 49.3
33% 42.5 fps
MRender 53.5
Gravity 48.1
Splatting 34.9
36% 45.5 fps
Poor: 32%
This bench: 34.3%
Great: 36%
Drive BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
WD Blue 500GB (2010)-$24
391GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 15.01H15
SusWrite @10s intervals: 68 78 53 51 63 71 MB/s
Performing as expected (47th percentile)
53.2% Above average
Read 121
Write 106
Mixed 71.5
SusWrite 64.1
67% 90.5 MB/s
4K Read 0.6
4K Write 1.7
4K Mixed 0.6
123% 0.97 MB/s
Poor: 24%
This bench: 53.2%
Great: 69%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Hynix DMT451E6AFR8C-PB 1x4GB
1 of 4 slots used
4GB DIMM DDR3 clocked @ 1600 MHz
Performing below potential (22nd percentile) - ensure that an XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
22.7% Poor
MC Read 10.1
MC Write 3.9
MC Mixed 6.5
20% 6.83 GB/s
SC Read 8.4
SC Write 5.6
SC Mixed 7.5
20% 7.17 GB/s
Latency 77.2
52% 77.2 ns
Poor: 17%
This bench: 22.7%
Great: 33%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

L1/L2/L3 CPU cache and main memory (DIMM) access latencies in nano seconds

Typical A78M-E45 (MS-7721) Builds (Compare 67 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 9%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 49%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 8%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: MSI A78M-E45 (MS-7721) - $89

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 33% - Below average Total price: $240
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